Game Details
- Who: United States vs. France
- When: Saturday, Aug. 10
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Bercy Arena (Paris, France)
Odds Summary
- Moneyline: USA -1650, France +950
- Spread: USA -16.5 (-112), France +16.5 (-108)
- Total: Over/Under 176.5 (-110/-110)
Odds from DraftKings Sportsbook. Subject to change.
Despite its close call in the semifinals, Team USA still enters this game as a double-digit favorite against France. That’s not surprising, as the Americans are the No. 1 seed and have been heavy favorites to win gold throughout the entire tournament.
Team USA is still unbeaten this summer, going 10-0 since the start of exhibition play and 5-0 in the Olympics. The Americans have a plus-103 point differential in the Olympics, outscoring opponents by an average of 20.6 points per game.
France, on the other hand, hasn’t been as dominant. The French went 2-1 in group play, needing overtime to beat Japan and losing by 14 points to Germany. Overall, they’re 4-1 with a plus-15 point differential.
The main issue for France is that it lacks the firepower needed to keep up with the United States. France’s highest point total in the Olympics was 94, which came in overtime. Meanwhile, the Americans have scored at least 95 points during regulation in every game.
After surviving its first real brush with adversity in the semis, Team USA proved it has the tenacity to win in crunch time. The Americans are loaded with superstars who have won multiple NBA Finals, so they know how to play under pressure.
That said, this matchup won’t be easy for the Americans. France is playing on its home soil and has one of the best players in the world in Victor Wembanyama, so it will put up a fight.
However, Team USA’s talent advantage will be too much to overcome. Expect another gold medal for the Americans and a silver medal for the French.